66 T-Nado Throttle Linkage image

Cman · Postby **Cman** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 8:25 pm

Does anyone have a photo of an original throttle linkage for a' 66?

I searched the forum and didn't see this topic covered.

I'm looking for an image of the linkages and brackets between the original Q-Jet, the cable and the transmission kick-down switch mounted on the back of the left cylinder head.

I just bought this survivor car this week and am getting it recommissioned after a long storage (so far, so good). The carb is freshly rebuilt by the previous owner, but the throttle linkage interferes with the original air filter housing in all positions off idle. Something must be installed out of whack, but I cant tell what. I don't have service manuals yet.

Thanks and Happy New Year!!

Otto Skorzeny · Postby **Otto Skorzeny** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:10 am

There is a thread somewhere here with pictures of that. I think it might be titled kickdown switch or something. I'll see if I can find it.

Otto Skorzeny · Postby **Otto Skorzeny** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:47 am

Here it is. Be sure to read the thread because there are pictures of a correct setup and pictures of an incorrect setup. My car had been monkeyed with.

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1405#p4783

Cman · Postby **Cman** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 3:39 pm

Thanks for the link and info. Mine was like the others where the kickdown linkage was in the upper hole, when it should be in the lower. Once I corrected that and readjusted the rod, the air cleaner fit perfectly.
Thanks!

Otto Skorzeny · Postby **Otto Skorzeny** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 4:12 pm

I'm glad it helped. That's an easy fix. I'm still trying to find the correct kickdown switch.

Cman · Postby **Cman** » Fri Jan 01, 2016 8:25 am

Otto,
Is this the switch you're looking for?

NOS, but very pricey.....
http://www.oldsobsolete.com/products-pa ... os-395081/

Otto Skorzeny · Postby **Otto Skorzeny** » Fri Jan 01, 2016 8:39 am

Yes, I've seen that one. No way I'm paying that kind of money.

paxtonshelby1966 · Postby **paxtonshelby1966** » Fri Jan 01, 2016 4:01 pm

Jeez - that's almost half what I paid for the whole car!

bcroe · Postby **bcroe** » Sat Jan 02, 2016 9:31 pm

Aside from the price, that switch hardly does anything for the car. My suggestion is a 68-78 style
kickdown switch and an electronic switch pitch control, which will really improve performance.
All for a tiny fraction of that price. I gave away most of the mechanical switches I had, they
are junk. Bruce Roe

Cman · Postby **Cman** » Sun Jan 03, 2016 8:52 am

Otto, saw this one on eBay. Less $ but still pricey.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1966-67-Old ... 6N&vxp=mtr

Bruce, can you please explain how the switch-pitch convertor works? Is it activated by the kickdown switch? Is it electrically or hydraulically activated, or a hybrid? What effect does the variable-vane convertor have?

I'm new to Toronados and haven't yet secured service manuals.
Thanks!

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